Apex Nc Solar is a solar power plant in North Carolina.
| Plant Name | Apex Nc Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Apex Nc Solar, Llc |
| City | Lawndale |
| County | Cleveland County |
| State | North Carolina |
| ZIP | 28089 |
| Coordinates | 35.41502, -81.47812 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGR28 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 28.9 MW | Under Construction | — |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Carolinas |
Utility-scale solar farms convert sunlight directly into electricity using photovoltaic panels. They produce zero direct emissions and have no fuel cost, but generation is variable — peaking at midday and falling to zero at night. Capacity factors typically run 18–28% in good locations.